maqam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A modal structure characterizing the art of music of countries in North Africa, West Asia and Central Asia.

Word forms

maqam maqams maqamat maqaam

Etymology

Ultimately from Arabic مَقَام (maqām). Doublet of mugham.

Synonyms

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